Making Parents a Priority in Prince George’s County Maryland
Hyattsville, MD | On June 14, 2013, In
Reach, Inc., held its Second Annual
Celebrating Amazing Prince George’s
County Parents Awards Program, an event honoring outstanding parents with
children currently enrolled in a Prince George’s County Public School.
“I am absolutely elated to hold the Celebrating
Amazing Parents Awards for a second year and look forward to growing it annually.
Parents are an important component of In Reach,” said Executive Director, Ms. Toni Smith.
Congratulations again to our three 2013 Amazing Parent Award
recipients:
Mr.
LaRone Clark, recipient of the Ingrid M. Turner Amazing Parent Award for demonstrating a strong
sense of community as a volunteer, coach and mentor.
Ms.
Lisa Ojeda-Brown, recipient of the Parks and Recreation Amazing Parent Award for being an awesome and
dedicated bridge builder in the lives of children.
Ms.
Karen Parker, recipient of the In Reach, Inc. Amazing Parent Award for being an all
around selfless individual, active in the school and community, and an
incredible parent who best demonstrates a well-rounded presence.
In Reach would also like to thank all nineteen
of the 2013 nominees: Dr. Lubrina Bryant, Mr. LaRone Clark, Ms. Venus
Ferdinand, Mr. Halomon Green, Ms. Kristan Hayes, Ms. Nikki Kelly, Mrs.
Sharndell Branch King, Mr. Jermaine McFadden, Mrs. Cynthia Marolen, Ms. Bukola
Molokwu, Mrs. Lisa Ojeda-Brown, Mrs. Sherri Lenell Paige-Robertson, Ms. Karen
Parker, Ms. Cynthia Proctor, Mrs. Kimberly Robinson, Ms. Taunya Denise Said,
Mrs. Jennifer Schumacher, Ms. Tonya R. Scott, and Ms. Elaine White.
"It was
an honor and distinct pleasure to join Toni Smith, Executive Director for In
Reach, Inc., at her 2nd Annual Celebrating Parents event. Toni Smith
has proven herself a strong advocate for parents and children in Prince
George's County and this event celebrated the remarkable parents who are making
a difference in the lives of their children and in their community," said Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner, Esq., (District 4), about the event.
In Reach thanks all of the individuals and sponsors who
helped make the Second Annual Celebrating
Amazing Prince George’s County Parents Awards Program a success with a
special thank you to Council Member Ingrid M. Turner; Shawna Fachet of the
Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation; Ms. Amber Waller, Prince
George’s County Board of Education, District 3; and our guest speaker, Mr. Keith
Singletary, Sr., Owner of Chick-fil-A at Largo and Steeplechase.
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To view the photo album from the event, download the Press Release, and learn more about our work, visit www.inreachinc.org. Remember to sign up for our newsletter.
